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Fishing Nicholson Lake: what the data says
12-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 24 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brown Bullhead fishing at Nicholson Lake
Start shallow in spring: brown bullhead sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 3 to 12 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 24 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for winter brown bullhead. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 7 to 24 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Nicholson Lake?
Nicholson Lake is about 24 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Nicholson Lake?
Anglers target brown bullhead on Nicholson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Nicholson Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Nicholson Lake?
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
La France Lake · Lavant Long Lake · Flower Round Lake · Spectacle Lake · Joes Lake · Perch Lake
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